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Hotels in Dorset
Stourcastle Lodge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Open all year round, the Stourcastle Lodge has undergone major transformations, and is now a perfect haven for weary travelers providing hospitable service and comfortable accommodation. The en-suite bedrooms being offered are bright, spacious, well-maintained, warmly decorated and comfortably furnished. Start your day with a delectable breakfast that will be served in the elegant dining room which provides great views of the lovely garden. The establishment also claims to be able to make appropriate adjustments if you have any specific dietary needs. In your free time, you must head down to the beautiful garden and take a nice, relaxing stroll enjoying the fresh air and scenic views.
The Roundham House, Bridport, Dorset
Surrounded by lovely grounds and overlooking exquisite West Dorset hills, The Roundham House is the prefect haven for weary travelers. This Edwardian establishment offers comfortable en-suite guest bedrooms. The rooms are spacious, aptly decorated and fully furnished to help make your stay a memorable and relaxing one. There is a cozy lounge where you can while away your free time. The guest house also boasts a well-stocked bar; you can always enjoy a peaceful drink before dinner. In the morning, you can head down to the breakfast room to enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast that would prepare you for anything that the day might have in store for you.
Broadlands Bed and Breakfast in Charmouth, Dorset
Situated in Charmouth, the Broadlands bed and breakfast provides comfortable and luxurious self-contained accommodation. Conveniently located, the establishment is not very far from pubs, restaurants, local amenities and other attractions that you might want to visit. One en-suite room is made available, complete with comfortable mattresses, fresh linens, modern day services and features to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable. There is a dining area with a fridge; also you would find some self-catering facilities available for your convenience. Begin your day with a lovely continental breakfast in the morning. Adequate car parking space is also provided to guests.
Places to Stay in Dorset
Calotels – Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset
The Suncliff is considered to be one of the best privately owned hotels in Bournemouth, especially for short breaks from day today life and holidays. It offers unique combination of comfort, warmth and attentive and friendly service in order to make your stay an enjoyable one. The hotel is enviably located facing South, overlooking the beach and promenade. All rooms are beautifully furnished and tastefully decorated with en suite facilities. Many rooms have a sea view and have radio, colour TV, coffee and tea making facilities, self dial phones, hairdryers, etc. So, consider Suncliff Hotel and make this vacation an enjoyable and pleasurable one for you are your family.
The Newark Hotel, located in Westcliff is the ideal location for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is within easy reach of town centre shopping, beautiful acclaimed beaches and the Bournemouth International Centre. It is suitable for visitors looking for a homely and friendly environment to enjoy a restful stay. The hotel offers 13 bedrooms; all of them have been styled and decorated in a sophisticated manner. Every room provides basic necessities like color TV and hospitality trays to make your stay a very special one. Most of the rooms being offered by the hotel come with convenient en-suite facilities.
Poundbury Bed + Breakfast, Dorchester, Dorset
Poundbury bed and breakfast offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation along with a friendly atmosphere where guests can truly unwind and let loose. This period style house provides a warm, welcoming and peaceful environment where guests can completely feel at ease. Two bedrooms are offered on the first floor. Both of them are decorated elegantly, styled with comfortable fabrics and soft furnishings to ensure a truly amazing holiday experience that you would remember. The rooms also provide nice views. One room is complete with en-suite facilities while the other room has a private bathroom. Adequate parking space is also provided for added convenience.
Hotels in Devon
Wynards Farm House in Budleigh Salterton
The Wynards Farm House offers excellent bed and breakfast accommodation. No matter if you are traveling for business or leisure, the establishment is a haven for guests to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay. Enjoying an ideal location, the establishment is only a short distance away from local attractions and popular places of interest. The rooms are stylishly decorated and elegantly furnished to meet all your needs and requirements. Some rooms also offer convenient en-suite facilities. Since the establishment is ideally located, you can always head down to the nearby public houses to have a meal or enjoy some quick bites.
Southern Cross Guest House, Sidmouth, Devon
The Southern Cross Guest House is a thatched cottage built way back in the 14th century, situated to the north of Sidmouth, in Newton Poppleford. It has been deemed as one of the World Heritage coasts. The guest house offers its guests availability of five en-suite bedrooms in combinations of double, twin and single accommodation. All rooms have color television, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and ironing. Breakfast here is served in authentic English style in a well furnished dining room. Guests can explore the surrounding town of Sidmouth and enjoy the remains of some beautiful historic architecture here.
The Pinn Barton farm is an old farmhouse that invites its guests for a comfortable stay in both summer and winter. All the rooms here have en-suite facilities that also include television, tea/coffee making provision, hair dryer, microwave and refrigerator usage and ironing facilities. The farm is the winner of the Silver Award in England for its hospitality to guests. The gardens in the farm are beautifully maintained and are worth spending time at. Breakfast here is served in authentic English style with local produce making up most of the items on the menu. Other than that there are enough restaurants for visitors to have their meals at.
Hotel Accommodation in Devon
West Titchberry Farm Guest House, Bideford
The West Titchberry Farm Guest House, dating back to the year 1744, offers quality accommodation and attentive service. It offers three nicely decorated and comfortable furnished guest bedrooms, you can choose the double, twin or family room depending on your needs and requirements. Modern day amenities like colour TV, hair dryer, heater, radio alarms and central heating is made available in every room for added comfort and convenience. The cosy lounge is complete with TV, board games and video player, it is the perfect place for you to enjoy a relaxing time after a tiring day. Packed lunches and dinners can be arranged.
Lyme Bay House Hotel in Dawlish
Located in Dawlish, Lyme Bay House Hotel is only a few minutes away from the local attractions and places of interest in and around the town. The establishment offers a welcoming and friendly environment that can help guests feel relaxed and at home. It offers comfortable en-suite bedrooms that are fully equipped with all kinds of amenities, features and services that can help guarantee a pleasant stay. The hotel has a licensed bar that offers a great selection of ales and wines that you might want to try. There is also a cozy, spacious lounge where you can relax after a tiring day. The establishment has adequate car parking space for all guests.
Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth, Devon
Set in the midst of well-kept, bright gardens, the Royal Beacon Hotel is the perfect retreat for travellers visiting the surrounding area. Enjoying an ideal location, the establishment offers some of the best, quite spectacular views that would help make your holiday a memorable one. The bedrooms are luxuriously decorated and comfortably furnished; also they are fully equipped with all essential necessities and amenities that can make sure your stay is pleasant and extra comfortable. The restaurant is aptly styled and offers a friendly environment where you can enjoy private dinners and family gatherings. The hotel is also a great place to hold your dream wedding.
Places to Stay in Devon
The Oaktree Cottage is perfect for tourists who look for self-catered accommodations. The rooms here have attached kitchens that have all the necessities needed for any meal during the day. They are also centrally heated, en-suite and have televisions. Guests who live at the Swallows don’t need to worry about timing. They can enter or leave the room at any time of the day. There is also tea and/or coffee making facility in these rooms. The self-catered rooms in the lounge have washing machines, iron, refrigerator and microwave for guests’ use. There are king-sized and double bedding options in these rooms.
North Cliff Hotel, Lynton, Devon
The sunny North Cliff Hotel, overlooking Lynmouth Bay and the breathtaking Watersmeet valley, is an ideal place to stay in while touring the Devon countryside. For a nature lover, Devon is an absolute paradise, with its lush flora and fauna, and opportunities to walk, swim, go riding, or play tennis. North Cliff has its own grounds with car parking facilities, a warm and welcoming lounge, a bar, as well as a dining room where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean while partaking of a home-cooked four course dinner. All the bedrooms, en-suite, centrally heated and individually decorated, share the view of Lynmouth Bay and Watersmeet valley.
Orchard Hill Hotel, Bideford, Devon
Overlooking the River Torridge, the Orchard Hill Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and attentive service. Located in a serene and peaceful atmosphere, yet the establishment still offers easy access to leisure activities and major attractions in and around the area. Luxuriously decorated and styled guest bedrooms are offered by the hotel. All the rooms are en-suite and in addition, every room provides essential necessities that you may require for added convenience. Wi-fi is also made available so that you are able to check your mails. After a tiring day of sightseeing, you can relax in the dining room or the comfortable lounge. There is a bar as well from where you can get yourself some pre-dinner drinks.
Where To Stay When You Visit Devon
The Lamb Inn is an Enjoy England 4-star silver awarded inn that was originally a 16th Century coaching house. Food is available throughout the day – from espresso to real ales, the choicest wines and bar snacks to B&B or gastro food. The open fire, comfortable sofas and low ceilings give a warm and welcoming ambience, and there is also a private room for functions of up to 80 people. It offers luxury accommodation with solar powered underfloor heating, power showers, flat screen television, tea, coffee, newspapers, and breakfast in the orthopaedic beds – the last on request. For slide presentations or film screenings, you can also use the cinema/conference room with Dolby Surround Sound.
Lydford Country House in Dartmoor
The Lydford Country House offers nine rooms for its guests in combinations of single, double, twin and family bedrooms. Apart from that there are also two self-catered apartments named Coach House and Nest. All rooms except one are en-suite. They all have television, hairdryer and tea/coffee maker. The La Cascata Restaurant here is popular for its Italian spread cooked by the head-chef Valerio. Breakfast is served to all guests, charges of which are included in the room tariff. Guests can have a relaxing time here among the pet dogs, horses, hens and goats! Parking space is available for guests.
Moor View House in Lydford, Devon
The Moor View House is a country house that came up way back in 1860. It is now a perfect tourist accommodation in Devon. The rooms here have a homely atmosphere with comfortable furnishing. They are all en-suite. The surrounding area makes it a relaxing retreat for the weekend. The accommodation is welcome to guests throughout the year. The food here is served in authentic English style, cooked with local produce. The name of the place is associated with the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Eden Philpotts. Guests can order lunch and dinner. Activities like golfing, fishing, riding and gliding are often indulged in by those who come to live here.
Hotels in Derbyshire
Reevsmoor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
The Reevsmoor, located near Derby City and Ashbourne, is a comfortable and peaceful retreat where travelers of all ages can enjoy a delightful and pleasant stay. Conveniently located, the house provides easy access to numerous historic houses in and around the area. The establishment offers two guest bedrooms, one double and the other twin. The house also has a comfortable sitting room that is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. You can always have your meals in one of the many eating places nearby. There are many walks and cycling routes nearby that you can explore when you have some time on your hands.
The Lawns Hotel, Derby, Derbyshire
Established over twenty years ago, The Lawns Hotel has been modified and updated in recent times to offer modern day travelers with all conveniences and comforts that can ensure a hassle free and comfortable stay. 21 guest bedrooms are being offered by the hotel; you can choose between single, family and double rooms. The hotel also offers a delightful carvery that makes use of local produce. An extensive and varied menu would also be provided that offers mouth-watering dishes at affordable prices. The hotel has three function rooms, while two are small and can only accommodate a small group of people, the large room can accommodate up to 60 individuals.
The Paddock Hotel (Donington Park) in Donington Park, Derbyshire
Within easy reach of Peak District and not very far from Derby and Nottingham city centre, The Paddock Hotel is an ideal base for all sorts of travelers with varied interests. The bedrooms are well-kept, nicely decorated and aptly furnished to ensure your stay is comfortable and pleasant. There are en-suite and offer all necessary essentials like quality towels, fresh linens, toiletries and more. Wireless connection is also available with the help of which you can check your urgent emails. The restaurant provides a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where you can enjoy a lazy meal. You may also head to the cozy bar for a drink and socialize with other guests.
A Selection of Hotels in Derbyshire
Town Head Farmhouse in Matlock, Derbyshire
Originally built back in the 18th Century, the Town Head Farmhouse has been renovated and refurbished in recent times to provide guests with high-standard bed and breakfast accommodation. It offers 6 en-suite bedrooms. All rooms are nicely decorated and tastefully furnished, providing all sorts of features and amenities that you may need. Hairdryer, TV, radio, tea and coffee making facilities are provided in every bedroom. There is a comfortable and relaxing sitting room as well that has a log burning stove where guests might take a breather after a day of sightseeing. There are two village pubs nearby where you can enjoy a drink or get yourself an appetizing meal.
Located in the charming village of Ashford-in-the-Water, in the lovely peak district, Chy-an-Dour is a 4 Diamond, Silver award winning establishment which offers a comfortable stay for guests. The establishment has two double and one twin room, all with attached bathrooms and provided with colour television, tea/coffee making facilities and central heating. There is a private parking space for those driving down. The village has two public houses, a restaurant famous for its delicious food, grocery and delicatessen shops and a post office to supply the needs of the guests. Part from exploring the picturesque Montal Dale with its rambling, walks in the peaceful moors and dales, you can visit the beautiful Chatsworth and Haddon Hall and the market town of Bakewell, make quick getaways to visit the Kinder Scout at Edale or see the Blue John Stone at Castleton. All in all, a peaceful retreat.
Situated in the beautiful and peaceful village of Clifton, the Stone Cottage is a delightful establishment that offers hospitable service, convenient facilities and quality accommodation. The cottage is also ideally located, not very far from Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, Dovedale, Carsington Waters and other such places of interest. It offers elegantly styled and furnished en-suite guest bedrooms, all complete with coffee making facilities and color TV. Begin your day with a delicious and hearty breakfast that will be served to you. For evening meals, you may always head down to the numerous country pubs located within easy reach of the cottage.
Places to Stay in Cumbria
Grasmere Red Lion, Grasmere, Cumbria
The Grasmere Red Lion Hotel is a historic Inn, enjoying village centre location and boasting breathtaking views of the fells. With recently refurbished bedrooms and lounges, this luxury hotel accommodation offers guests the perfect base from which to explore England’s most beautiful National Park. 47 En-suite bedrooms and Club Rooms exude comfort and feature an array of facilities and services, such as an in-room refreshments tray, trouser press, hairdryer, telephone, room service, sky television, power shower and in many rooms, a spa bath! Guests are presented with a variety of dining options; The Courtyard Restaurant and Four Seasons Conservatory offer an excellent choice of table d’hôte and a la carte cuisine, whilst The Lamb Inn situated next door, offers traditional Lakeland ale and food.
The Grasmere Hotel is a delightful, friendly, family run Victorian country house hotel with an award winning restaurant. The hotel is set on the edge of Grasmere village in an acre of garden through which the River Rothay flows. Breakfast and dinner at The Grasmere Hotel are served in the splendid restaurant overlooking the gardens, fells and River Rothay. A superb four course candlelit dinner, offers a tempting varied choice of imaginative culinary delights, attractively presented. Only the finest, fresh produce is used by our chef, and when available, local Cumbrian Fayre takes pride of place on our menu which is changed daily.
Royal Oak Inn is situated in Bowness, Windermere. It is a privately own, delightful bed and breakfast which has a homely, quaint charm. The rooms are very sensibly decorated and provided with en suite facilities, central heating, colour television and tea/coffee making facilities. After an exciting day exploring Bowness, you can relax in the pub which consists of a lounge area, bar area, dining room and a games area containing a pool table and a dart board. The Inn is known for the wide range of delicious ales it serves, including local specialities such as Hawkshead Bitter, and Coniston Bluebird. Breakfast is included within the tariff and is served every morning, freshly prepared from tasty local produce. You can take relaxing walks to Lake Windermere, Bowness Bay pier, or explore the village of Bowness itself, with its many traditional crafts and gift shops.
Places to Stay in Cumbria
Carletongrange Bed And Breakfast in Barrow-in-Furness
Carleton Grange is a small family run Bed & Breakfast in Barrow-in-Furness, a town on the outskirts of the Lake District in Cumbria. The house is a late Victorian mid terrace that has retained many of its original features. The owners pride themselves on the level of service that their Bed and Breakfast offers. One look at this bed and breakfast accommodation facility and you’d wish that you had lived here throughout your life. The magical charm associated with the place is evident in the superior standards of hospitality which the owners of this place have managed to live up to through different eras.
Wilson Arms is a family owned country inn and restaurant whose architectural framework boasts natural wooden beams and an open log fire. One can dine in the beautifully decorated bar or secluded dining Room. Among the delicacies of the place, the notable ones are locally made sausages and fell reared lamb. The extensive sweet menu is bound to appease your confectionary demands and relaxation after the meal can be done in the comfortable Lounge and take coffee and mints. While staying here one can start one’s day with a large Cumbrian breakfast before venturing out to Coniston, Bowness-on-Windermere, Hawkshead but to mention a few; while in Coniston visit the Ruskin Museum.
The Foxghyll Guest House was built in the 1600′s, originally in the style of a typical old Lakeland farmhouse and remained virtually unchanged for over 200 years, having had the famous writer and poet Thomas De Quincey as a tenant for a short time. Guests are offered the choice of three spacious and luxurious en suite bedrooms; all come equipped with tea making facilities, Colour TV, hairdryer and clock radio. They all have comfortable seating, with either settees or armchairs and have views over the garden, to the untouched beauty of the Lakeland fells. One of the bathrooms contains a relaxing Spa Bath, in which you can ease away those aches and pains after a day of climbing on the hills. Guests can also relax in the bright South-facing lounge with direct access onto the garden, in which they may stroll at leisure and enjoy the varied and unusual array of shrubs that surround the house. A full substantial traditional English breakfast is served in the adjoining Dining Room. Vegetarians can be catered for on request.